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Education

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  • By Mark Gordon
  • November 7, 2023
Report: SWFL workforce readiness improves, early education remains subpar

A FutureMakers Coalition report looks at data from five Southwest Florida counties.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • October 18, 2023
$4M plan approved for pro women's soccer team to play at Tampa school

The Tampa women's professional soccer team will play at the riverfront stadium starting next year and will spend about $4 million to revamp a high school stadium adding about 3,000 seats and a FIFA-level field.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Beth Luberecki
  • October 12, 2023
Cole Richardson, 30

An entrepreneur and girls' high school soccer coach follows her heart.

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  • By Jim Stinson
  • October 11, 2023
University of Tampa professor honored for entrepreneurship

Rebecca White, a professor and entrepreneur director at the University of Tampa, was honored by a national group.

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  • By Amanda Postma
  • October 9, 2023
IMG Academy president, in rare comments, provides insight on $1.25B sale, future

At an event on Oct. 5, Brent Richard revealed how the headline-grabbing deal earlier this year wasn't necessarily planned.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • October 3, 2023
New College of Florida names president after six-month search

The current interim beat out two other finalists for the official title.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • September 28, 2023
Tampa General Hospital, USF team up to add nurses to workforce

Tampa General invests $4.4 million into the University of South Florida's nursing school to enhance training.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • September 27, 2023
Well-known Manatee-Sarasota area college president announces retirement

Carol Probstfeld will officially retire July 1, 2024.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • September 15, 2023
USF launches 'Name, Image, Likeness' program for athletes

As AI and digital mimicry get better, the University of South Florida offers a course on likeness protection.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • September 9, 2023
State board approves financing plan for USF's $340 million on-campus stadium

The stadium will host 35,000 people for football games and events.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • September 1, 2023
Tampa Bay medical training school acquires Northeastern campuses

Ultimate Medical Academy says it will expand into north with American Institute.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • September 1, 2023
Education company promotes from within for president and COO role

Greg Sapienza initially joined OptimaEd in March 2022.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • August 28, 2023
Gulf Coast schools close as Idalia approaches

The expected hurricane will postpone many classes on Tuesday and Wednesday. USF also closes.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • August 28, 2023
New College of Florida cancels classes Tuesday, Wednesday for Idalia

Class is expected to resume Wednesday provided the school doesn't suffer any damage or power loss.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • August 28, 2023
Hurricane recovery fair postponed ahead of Idalia

The Disaster Recovery and Resilience Resource Fair that was scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 29, will be rescheduled after the storm has passed through.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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